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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 7+
Speaks English, German
Teaching since 2009
MM Viola Performance
- 3 Repeated Students
- In high demand
Violin playing made easy with expert guidance from an experienced teacher
I feel what makes taking lessons with me unique is my experience teaching private violin and viola lessons in Texas public schools (grades 6-12) and my career as a professional musician having performed in many orchestral, opera, and chamber music settings. Through the lens of that performed experience, I know how crucial an education that includes classical music can be in a student’s overall academic development and maturation. Though not everyone pursues music as a career, no matter the student’s age, I wish to ultimately be a positive support system in fostering their development in their mirrored desirability to make classical music and incorporate it's richness and beauty into their life.
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
12 AM-2:15 PM
11:30 PM-12 AM
Tuesday
12 AM-2:15 PM
11:30 PM-12 AM
Wednesday
12 AM-2:15 PM
11:30 PM-12 AM
Thursday
12 AM-2:15 PM
11:30 PM-12 AM
Friday
12 AM-2:15 PM
11:30 PM-12 AM
Saturday
12 AM-2:15 PM
10:30 PM-12 AM
Sunday
12 AM-1:15 PM
10:30 PM-10:45 PM
11 PM-11:15 PM
11:30 PM-12 AM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$16
45 minutes
$24
60 minutes
$32
About Michael D.
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Howdy, thank you for taking the time to check out my TL page!
I am a musician formerly based out Dallas, TX, but have moved as of November 2021 to Germany.
When I lived in the USA, I performed in orchestras across the North Texas and Louisiana area as an orchestral violist, having played professionally for 13 years. I currently play with the ORSO Orchestra and the Erzgebirge Theater Orchestra in Germany.
I have traveled abroad and performed in concert halls in other places of the world such as Muscat, Leipzig, Prague and Kraków. As a teacher I have 14 years of experience of working with violin and viola students of a variety of ages, but primarily with students in the middle school to high school age range in North Texas public schools. My students have gone on to high placings in All-State and All-Region competitions and have performed in many solo competitions.
I invite those who are new or proficient to the violin or viola into my studio. It is my feeling that anyone of any age can play as long as the desire to make music is present.
Please message me if you have any questions on how we can get you started exploring your potential on the instrument. I look forward to meeting and engaging with you in discovering and honing your musical talents!
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28 Reviews
Brooke
Online
Professional and highly experienced, Michael is just the teacher I was looking for to take my playing to the next level. He is adept at spotting the issues that concern me, and offers the correct solutions that I trust.
Posted Jul 2, 2024
Lonnalee
Online
Michael is very attentive, knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging. Our beginner violinist is loving what she is learning and loving her time with Michael. We're so glad we found Michael.
Posted Apr 2, 2024
Maria
Online
Great first lesson with Michael. We went over some things and got to know each other. I'm looking forward to learning from him in the future!
Posted Mar 12, 2024
Experience
Substitute Viola
Feb, 2023 - PresentErzgebirge Theater Orchestra
Section Viola
Dec, 2022 - PresentORSO Orchestra
Section Viola
Mar, 2020 - Oct, 2021Shreveport Symphony Orchestra
Principal Viola
Dec, 2015 - Feb, 2020Abilene Philharmonic
Section Viola
Dec, 2015 - Oct, 2021Las Colinas Symphony
Section Viola
Mar, 2015 - Oct, 2019Texarkana Symphony Orchestra
Section Viola
Sep, 2013 - Oct, 2015Abilene Philharmonic
Substitute Viola
Dec, 2010 - Oct, 2021Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Education
BM Viola Performance
Aug, 2003 - May, 2008Cleveland Institute of Music
MM Viola Performance
Aug, 2007 - May, 2009Cleveland Institute of Music
Affiliations
American Federation of Musicians
Dec, 2010A labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada. Founding in 1896 as the successor to the "National League of Musicians," the AFM is the largest organization in the world representing the interests of professional musicians.
Languages
German
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
12 AM-2:15 PM
11:30 PM-12 AM
Tuesday
12 AM-2:15 PM
11:30 PM-12 AM
Wednesday
12 AM-2:15 PM
11:30 PM-12 AM
Thursday
12 AM-2:15 PM
11:30 PM-12 AM
Friday
12 AM-2:15 PM
11:30 PM-12 AM
Saturday
12 AM-2:15 PM
10:30 PM-12 AM
Sunday
12 AM-1:15 PM
10:30 PM-10:45 PM
11 PM-11:15 PM
11:30 PM-12 AM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$16
45 minutes
$24
60 minutes
$32
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